"Holmberg made 96 appearances for Hammarby's senior team after moving up through the ranks, winning the league and cup double in 2023, then lifting the Damallsvenskan title again in 2025. She also scored 10 goals for the team from right-back and has earned nine caps for Sweden, reaching the quarter-finals with her country at Euro 2025."
"The newest member of the Arsenal family pic.twitter.com/41ey8TIVip - Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) January 5, 2026 "It's always been my dream to play for Arsenal," said Holmberg. "This is a very special moment for me and my family. "It's also about joining a club with the highest standards and a strong winning culture. My ambitions align with the club's, and I want to help win silverware here.""
Smilla Holmberg joined Arsenal on a long-term contract from Hammarby at age 19 after progressing through Hammarby's academy. Holmberg made 96 senior appearances for Hammarby, scored 10 goals from right-back and helped the club to a league and cup double in 2023 and the Damallsvenskan title again in 2025. Holmberg has nine senior caps for Sweden and reached the Euro 2025 quarter-finals. Arsenal have not disclosed the length of her deal. Arsenal sit third in the Women's Super League and return to league action against fourth-place Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.
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